Description
These Italian Sub Sliders are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or meal, perfect for parties or family gatherings. Featuring a combination of ham, pepperoni, Genoa salami, provolone cheese, and fresh veggies topped with a flavorful homemade Italian dressing, these sliders are baked to melty, savory perfection in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Sliders
- 12 slider buns or dinner rolls
- 1/2 pound thinly sliced deli ham
- 1/2 pound thinly sliced pepperoni
- 1/2 pound thinly sliced Genoa salami
- 8 slices provolone cheese
- 1 cup sliced banana peppers (optional)
- 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives (optional)
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Italian Dressing
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the sliders evenly.
- Prepare the Sliders: Slice the slider buns or dinner rolls in half horizontally. Place the bottom halves in a baking dish. Layer the deli ham, pepperoni, Genoa salami, and provolone cheese evenly over the bottoms. If desired, add sliced banana peppers, black olives, shredded lettuce, and sliced red onion on top of the meat and cheese layers. Place the top halves of the buns over the filling to form sandwiches.
- Make the Italian Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, dried basil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until the dressing is well combined and flavorful.
- Drizzle with Dressing: Evenly drizzle the prepared Italian dressing over the assembled sliders, allowing it to soak into the buns and coat the filling for enhanced taste.
- Bake the Sliders: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the sliders are heated through thoroughly.
- Serve: Remove the sliders from the oven and sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the tops to add freshness and color. Serve the Italian Sub Sliders warm as a satisfying main course or as a tasty addition to a party platter.
Notes
- Optional ingredients like banana peppers and black olives add a nice tang and texture but can be omitted to suit preferences.
- For a spicier kick, consider adding sliced jalapeños or a dash of red pepper flakes to the dressing.
- Sliders can be made ahead of time, assembled, covered, and refrigerated until ready to bake.
- Use freshly baked slider buns or rolls for best texture and flavor.
- Leftover sliders can be reheated covered in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes or until warmed through.
